Community Gardens are a wonderful way to bring horticulture and gardening to a community that may have limited space. The Community Gardens at the East Meadow Farm consist of 60-5'x20' beds that are leased to families, individuals, schools and community groups. Most gardeners grow produce for their families, and school/youth groups utilize the space to learn about botany, plant and soil science.

According to the American Community Gardening Association, community gardens benefit the community in the following ways:

Improve the quality of life for people in the garden

Provide a catalyst for neighborhood and community development

Stimulate social interaction

Encourage self-reliance

Beautify neighborhoods

Produce nutritious food

Reduce family food budgets

Conserve resources

Create opportunities for recreation, exercise, therapy, and education

Reduce crime

Preserve green space

Create income opportunities and economic development

Reduce heat from streets and parking lots

The space at East Meadow has specifically helped the Nassau community reconnect with nature.